Anthologies & Short Stories
epub |eng | 2016-11-20 | Author:Linda Nagata

~~~ The sun’s arc had just broken the horizon when their troop rode away from the farm. In all the long day since, Smoke hadn’t thought of the woman again. ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories October 1,2023 )
epub |eng | | Author:Eric James Stone [Stone, Eric James]

“One final question, Mrs. Martin. Our asylum laws are meant to benefit those persecuted by Peronism, not the persecutors. So Peronistas are barred from gaining political asylum.” Diego’s mother nodded. ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories October 1,2023 )
epub |eng | 2023-04-26 | Author:Sarah Pinsker

The slow mile took everything she had left. By the time they arrived at a bland sandstone ranch, only the shooting pains in her hips kept her awake. “Around the ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories October 1,2023 )
epub |eng | 2018-04-14 | Author:Mike Ashley [Ashley, Mike]

Perhaps you may consider it a rather silly comparison, but I can’t help thinking of that tiny projectile as a satellite, faithful to the laws of celestial mechanics, following unerringly ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 29,2023 )
epub |eng | 2020-04-23 | Author:Joseph E. Kelleam [Joseph E. Kelleam]

"Brian ... Brian—" Crystal sobbed hopelessly. The burning streak of fire traced steadily across the sky—then abruptly it ended in a bursting nova of flaming incandescence. The light faded slowly ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 28,2023 )
epub |eng | 2021-08-10 | Author:unknow

I step onto the bus and grab a seat that gives me a clear view of the news screen. I’ll make a decision before I reach the school. A scrolling ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 24,2023 )
epub |eng | 2023-07-03 | Author:James David Victor [Victor, James David]

12 The UTA Kraken, Frontier System 20 “Ready—go!” Abrams was the first to lead the charge, and Carl could think of no better word for it than a charge as ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 23,2023 )
epub |eng | 2023-05-15 | Author:James David Victor [Victor, James David]

“What?!” Marshal burst out as all of their suits received the same update from the transmitter. “That isn’t possible! Let me try again.” ERROR! Unable to find match . . ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 23,2023 )
epub |eng | | Author:Susan Kaye Quinn [Quinn, Susan Kaye]

Seven “There are no maps of fusion labs in the Island records.” Lucía was sharing her display with Joe, so he could see it for himself. “Fusion was shut down ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 14,2023 )
epub |eng | 2012-01-25 | Author:Holly Phillips

Phoebus ‘Gins Arise Kate Riedel No-one was really surprised when Miss Claudia Parry threw the sans-serif ball from one of the new Selectrics at Dacia Middleton, hitting her on the ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 14,2023 )
epub |eng | 2023-07-11 | Author:Christi Nogle

Fables of the Future You might have found one of The Seer’s books in a stack of fancy hardcovers they used to have by the registers at big bookstores. Fables ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 14,2023 )
epub |eng | | Author:Justine Alley Dowsett [Dowsett, Justine Alley]

The three of them could not march at night even if they had possessed the strength, for the monsoon clouds hid the stars and moon completely, rendering them utterly blind. ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 13,2023 )
epub |eng | 2018-04-17 | Author:Daniel D.F. Frost

Chapter Fourteen “If you want to hear my story, you'll be listening for a little while,” Laura warned. “There's a fair bit to it.” “Spit it out,” Kayla said excitedly. ...
( Category: Steampunk September 13,2023 )
epub |eng | | Author:Blaze Ward

Scene Twelve Tessa was up on the bridge, having gotten the McLarens’ gear settled and them in the cabin aft directly across from Wyatt. Laney Coburn could go next to ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 13,2023 )
epub |eng | | Author:Kristine Kathryn Rusch

I remain crouched even though my thighs ache. “The children?” I say. “They’re all right,” Robert says. He stands off the walk, just near the gate, watching me. He wants ...
( Category: Anthologies & Short Stories September 9,2023 )